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Tesla Leading in Auto Brand Loyalty

CleanTechnica EVs

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla stands tall as a beacon of innovation and brand loyalty. A recent survey conducted by Bloomberg Intelligence sheds light on the current state of the EV market, revealing fascinating trends and consumer preferences. Brand Retention Rates: Tesla Takes the Crown According.

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Tesla reverts brake, park indicator lights in Canada following U.S. recall

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The top Canadian auto regulator has asked Tesla to revert brake and parking indicator lights in its vehicles, after the company issued a software update that changed certain icons to text following a recall in the U.S. and Canada, Tesla has already issued an OTA software update to fix the issue.

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Tesla releases new software update with Auto Steering Wheel Heat and Sentry Mode lighting

Electrek

Tesla has started to release a new software update to its fleet of customer vehicles with two new features: Auto Steering Wheel Heat and Sentry Mode Lighting. more… The post Tesla releases new software update with Auto Steering Wheel Heat and Sentry Mode lighting appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode

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Mercedes has now been approved in two states to be able to use turquoise lights to signify when its vehicles are in an automated driving mode. On Tuesday, Mercedes shared a press release announcing that it has received exemptions in California and Nevada to test special turquoise marker lights to indicate its automated driving mode.

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Luminar says Tesla is biggest customer for its lidar sensors – ET Auto

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Luminar Technologies , a maker of lidar sensors for self-driving cars , said on Tuesday that Tesla was the largest customer for its sensors in the first quarter, accounting for more than 10% of its total revenue of USD 21 million during the period. Tesla eliminated other sensors like radars and sound sensors in recent years.

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EVs Take 30% Share In Germany – Policy Chaos From Traffic Light Coalition

CleanTechnica EVs

December saw plugin EVs take 30% share of the German auto market, down YoY from a huge pull-forward in December. continued] The post EVs Take 30% Share In Germany – Policy Chaos From Traffic Light Coalition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance gets official EPA estimate

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The Tesla Model 3 Performance All-Wheel Drive (AWD) received an official EPA estimate of 303 miles in the United States. Tesla recently increased the price of the Model 3 Performance AWD by $1,000 from $53,990 to $54,990. The Tesla Model 3 Performance was initially released in April 2024 , starting at $52,990.

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